last minute stingray excursion?

[K&Rs Mom]

Do any of the excursions to stingray city have people around the dock for unscheduled tours? I'm not sure whether we are going to do this so can't book ahead, but would love to have it as an option when we get there.

[Almost Packed]

Do any of the excursions to stingray city have people around the dock for unscheduled tours? I'm not sure whether we are going to do this so can't book ahead, but would love to have it as an option when we get there.

 

I remember seeing quite a few tour operators hanging around as soon as you get off the tenders. you should have no problems finding someone.

[K&Rs Mom]

Thanks, that's what I needed to know!

[EliseinAustin]

IDK...I remember Moby Dick was there, but I think he was checking in people.. I guess it would depend on whether his boat is full.

[newbiecruiser09]

If the ship has an excursion for this you can book once you get on board as well. Not sure if I would just hand over money to someone standing on the dock and trust they will take me where I want to go.

[K&Rs Mom]

If the ship has an excursion for this you can book once you get on board as well. Not sure if I would just hand over money to someone standing on the dock and trust they will take me where I want to go.

 

I am a little nervous about that, but wrote down the names of the most recommended on here, so will at least know who to look for. Can you book through the ship at the last minute, like the night before? We're considering staying on the ship for one of the ports, but haven't decided which one (have 4 port days in a row), so not really ready to commit to excursions ahead of time.

[bookbabe]

The vast majority of operators you find at the pier taking "walk-up" bookings are just as reputable as any of the ones used by the ship or discussed here on the boards. The main difference that I've noticed is quality and size of boat, not where they take you or anything like that.

 

You'll be able to tell in seconds if you're at the right spot, after all...there will be a ton of other boats there and the water will be full of people sanding on the sandbar petting stingrays...it's pretty tough to pass off any other location as Stingray City Sandbar... :D

[startover]

Do any of the excursions to stingray city have people around the dock for unscheduled tours? I'm not sure whether we are going to do this so can't book ahead, but would love to have it as an option when we get there.

 

Yes, and it's about half the cost of what the cruise line charges.

[go&see]

My boyfriend & I did this a few years ago on our first cruise. There were 2 different companies there when we got off the ship, we asked them both a few questions & the one even dropped their price so we would pick them. This year we're going to try even harder to negotiate :D

[JohninDC]

Moby Dick was taking walk-up business for the afternoon excursion when we were checking in for the morning tour - same price, great service. Good luck!:)